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The H‑Dropping Debate: From Pronunciation to Social Status
Episode 240
Published 1 day, 3 hours ago
Description
This episode unpacks the history of h-dropping in English, tracing its roots from Old English through the Norman Conquest and into modern dialects. We explore how the silent h became a marker of class, identity, and stigma—and what that reveals about language change and social dynamics.
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